Crooked, incompetent, two faced, procrastinating, lying, absolutely worthless union. They dont do anything but make your labor contracts worse and worse, side with management, turn a bling eye to h...arassment ( yes even sexual). I strongly urge you stay away from these guys they are crooked and ruthless.See More

Today in 1965, I.W. Abel was elected President of the USWA. Abel was instrumental in passage of landmark legislation such as OSHA and ERISA, the pen­sion reform... act, and in reaching an Experimental Negotiating Agreement with major steel producers that curtailed nationwide strikes in return for guaranteed wage increases and cost-of-living adjust­ments. He also helped to guide the merger of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers with the USWA.

In 2012 explosions ripped through two BC mills caused by excessive wood dust levels. Four workers were killed, dozens injured and countless others scarred by th...e tragedies. Six years later, wood dust in forestry mills is still a problem. Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corp was recently fined $200,000 by the WCB for excessive levels of combustible wood dust “throughout the pulp mill…in locations close to ignition sources” It was a ”repeated and high-risk violation.” How little time it takes employers to forget the lessons of the past. Tougher fines and greater employer accountability are what’s required to make workplaces safer and level the playing field.

"Given the importance of Canadian investment in the Mexican mining sector, we are deeply concerned about the role of Canadian authorities in cases where communi...ties are struggling to protect their land and water from the negative impacts of Canadian mining operations."

Mexican community leader Mariano Abarca was killed in 2009 for fighting to defend human rights and the environment.

Mr. Abarca's son, along with supporting organizations from Mexico and Canada, including the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, filed a complaint with Canada's Public Sector Integrity Commissioner (PSIC) formally requesting an investigation into the embassy's acts and omissions. Read more: usw.to/2i5

Did you know the USW represents more than 50,000 health care workers across our countries? Shoutout to our sisters and brothers, and all health care workers, du...ring this challenging flu season. Let’s hit the thumbs up to wish them solidarity, safety, good health and much-needed rest. #USWWorks

Coroner's inquest makes 16 recommendations in death of a worker at a Vale. A joint investigation by #USW Local 6500 & the employer also produced 58 recommendati...ons that have now been implemented at the workplace. While these recommendations cannot reverse the death of Paul Rochette, they will hopefully improve health and safety conditions in the mine.

"For Paul's sake and everyone in the workforce, I hope these recommendations are adhered to, to the point where they become regulations," said Justin Stewart, Paul's former co-worker.

Mark your calendars: the Health Care Workers Conference will take place April 22-25 in Lexington, Ky. We have an exciting set of sessions planned, so we hope you and your local can make it! More information will be available in the coming weeks.

Our allies at IndustriALL Global Union and UNI Global Union just announced a $2.3 million settlement with a multinational apparel brand under the Bangladesh Accord for Fire and Building Safety that remedies workplace dangers in its supply chain.

IndustriALL Global Union and UNI Global Union have reached a US$2.3 million settlement with a multinational apparel brand to remedy life-threatening workplace hazards. The settlement, reached through an arbitration process under the legally-binding Bangladesh Accord for Fire and Building Safety, rep...

Can you get ready for breakfast in only six minutes? An Ontario union is asking the public to do just that, in a social media campaign aimed at raising awareness about the average time that personal support workers at long-term care homes have to help residents get ready in the morning.